Each student is responsible for the condition of the room and its furnishings during the period of occupancy. Residents must sign an inventory form upon check-in. This form is the basis for assessment of damage or loss attributed to the resident at the termination of the occupancy period. The inventory form is essential in processing the refund of the $150.00 damage deposit at the end of the resident’s stay in the hall. The room condition report will be used at the time of checkout to assess any damages that occurred throughout the year.

At the end of the year, residents should work with their RA to identify any damages when they meet for the final checkout. However, please know that Student Life and Housing has the final say as to what qualifies as damages and what charges will be assigned. Before the final checkout, residents must remove all refuse and discarded material and leave the room as clean as at time of check-in. Charges for additional cleaning, removal of personal property, or for any loss or damage caused by the resident will be deducted from the damage deposit. If costs exceed the amount of the damage deposit, the additional amount will be billed to the student. Residents will be charged a $50 fine if proper checkout procedures are not followed.